Registered Dental Hygienist

Hello from Clear Lakes Dental!

This is what you've been looking for -- an exciting, drama-free dental practice that treats patients of all ages and takes nearly all insurances! It's a rewarding career with great pay, unlimited upside potential, and a chance to show our patients how great you are. Plus, you'll be working with a team that works together to provide awesome dental care. Our motto is No Stress, No Drama!

Position Title: Licensed Dental Hygienist

Status: Full-Time – Non- Exempt Hourly Professional

Report to: Dental Operations Manager (DOM)

Supervisor: Lead Dental Hygienist

Job Overview:

Dental Hygienists conduct initial patient screenings and advise patients on oral health and preventative care. They are responsible for cleaning of patient’s teeth including the removal of hard and soft deposits, such as tartar, plaque, and stains. They also examine patients’ teeth and gingiva for any abnormalities and record and present these findings to the dentist for further analysis in order to establish an personal, individualized treatment plan. They provide exceptional patient care.

Compensation:

Guaranteed Hourly of Range of $60 + additional daily bonus How it is structured? Each daily procedure is added to a pool where it is distributed among our Hygienists and LDA. Furthermore, there is an additional bonus that's geared specifically to our hygienists as well!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride and sealants, root planning and periodontal maintenance in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards.
• Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document any abnormalities or suspected conditions.
• Oral cancer screening with head and neck examination.
• Review the patient’s medical and dental history.
• Retrieve and record the patient’s vital signs (blood pressure).
• Placement of subgingival, localized delivery of antibiotics.
• Customize care to meet the patient's oral health needs.
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques.
• Assist dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assist dentists with procedures as needed.
• Administering anesthetics to patients.
• Apply cavity-prevention treatments, including sealants, fluoride varnish and fluoride rinses, or Silver Diamine fluoride.
• Application of bleaching agents.
• May assist in temporary restoration placement.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Certification or Degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• MN Dental Hygienist License.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a dental practice. New grads are welcome to apply.
• Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive dental care.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices.
• CPR certified.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Oromo or Hmong is a plus.

We Offer:

• Monthly Reimbursement of up to $100 for massage therapy
• $1000 vacation credit available within 6 months from the start date, renewable annually
• Join our CLD Podcast
• CLD Trio System - Assistants help with setting up room, bringing patients back, take vitals, assist with inputting perio probing numbers, polishing, taking x-rays, making preliminary treatment notes, walking patients out and turning over rooms! A hygienist’s dream come true!
• Health Insurance
• In-house dental work
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K
• CE credit reimbursement - $2,000
• Free snacks
• Work/Life Balance. NO WEEKENDS!